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Ares Management (ARES)


Market Price (2/5/2026): $122.15 | Market Cap: $26.9 Bil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Ares Management (ARES)


Market Price (2/5/2026): $122.15
Market Cap: $26.9 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.5%, Dividend Yield is 6.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.5%, FCF Yield is 17%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -6.9%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 41x
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%
  Key risks
ARES key risks include [1] a history of regulatory actions, Show more.
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 85%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 84%, CFO LTM is 4.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.5 Bil
  
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -31%
  
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 45%
  
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Private Equity, Private Credit, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.5%, Dividend Yield is 6.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.5%, FCF Yield is 17%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 85%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 84%, CFO LTM is 4.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.5 Bil
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -31%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 45%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Sustainable Finance. Themes include Private Equity, Private Credit, Show more.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -6.9%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 41x
8 Key risks
ARES key risks include [1] a history of regulatory actions, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Ares Management (ARES) stock has lost about 20% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Q4 2025 Earnings and Revenue Missed Analyst Expectations. Ares Management reported after-tax realized income per share of $1.45 for the fourth quarter of 2025, which fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71. Additionally, the company's total revenue declined by 5.6% year-over-year to $1.17 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $1.63 billion. This earnings and revenue shortfall was a primary driver for the immediate negative stock reaction.

2. Elevated Expenses Led to Narrowing Profit Margins. Total expenses for Q4 2025 increased significantly by 27.3% year-over-year, reaching $1.25 billion. This rise in expenses across all components contributed to a compression of profit margins, despite an increase in realized income, leading to investor skepticism.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -17.3% change in ARES stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252052026Change
Stock Price ($)147.75122.15-17.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8285,35610.9%
Net Income Margin (%)9.9%12.1%22.1%
P/E Multiple67.441.3-38.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)219220-0.4%
Cumulative Contribution-17.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARES-17.5% 
Market (SPY)-0.7%44.4%
Sector (XLF)1.8%49.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.3% change in ARES stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -52.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252052026Change
Stock Price ($)183.19122.15-33.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,2665,35625.5%
Net Income Margin (%)10.3%12.1%18.3%
P/E Multiple87.641.3-52.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)209220-4.8%
Cumulative Contribution-33.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARES-33.5% 
Market (SPY)7.5%48.9%
Sector (XLF)2.1%54.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.7% change in ARES stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/5/2026 was primarily driven by a -50.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120252052026Change
Stock Price ($)192.89122.15-36.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,6805,35645.5%
Net Income Margin (%)12.5%12.1%-2.9%
P/E Multiple84.141.3-50.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)201220-8.7%
Cumulative Contribution-36.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARES-36.8% 
Market (SPY)13.6%71.7%
Sector (XLF)4.6%72.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 60.3% change in ARES stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 139.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120232052026Change
Stock Price ($)76.22122.1560.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,4285,35656.2%
Net Income Margin (%)5.1%12.1%139.1%
P/E Multiple76.941.3-46.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)176220-20.1%
Cumulative Contribution60.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARES59.9% 
Market (SPY)72.9%66.7%
Sector (XLF)52.4%63.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ARES Return78%-13%80%53%-6%-15%239%
Peers Return81%-28%60%52%-2%-9%181%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%1%83%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ARES Win Rate67%58%75%83%58%0% 
Peers Win Rate73%30%65%70%45%0% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ARES Max Drawdown-5%-33%-1%-4%-33%-19% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-37%-5%-6%-30%-11% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: BX, APO, KKR, CG, BAM. See ARES Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/5/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventARESS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-39.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven65.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven351 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-44.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven81.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven140 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-33.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven136 days120 days

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In The Past

Ares Management's stock fell -39.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/17/2021. A -39.5% loss requires a 65.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Ares Management (ARES)

Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages various types of investment funds, such as commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, and publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors in the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm was previously known as Ares Management, L.P. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC is the general partner of the company.

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A diversified alternative asset manager, similar to Blackstone.

BlackRock, but focused entirely on private markets and alternative investments rather than public stocks and bonds.

Like the private investment divisions (e.g., private equity, private credit, real estate) of a major investment bank like Goldman Sachs, but operating as an independent firm.

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  • Credit Strategies: Providing investment management services for funds focused on a broad range of private and liquid credit investments.
  • Private Equity Strategies: Offering investment management for funds investing in equity of private companies across various sectors and stages.
  • Real Estate Strategies: Managing investment funds dedicated to debt and equity investments in diverse real estate assets and companies.
  • Infrastructure Strategies: Supplying investment management for funds focused on global infrastructure assets, including energy, utilities, and digital infrastructure.
  • Strategic Initiatives & Secondaries: Delivering investment management for funds pursuing opportunities like secondary market transactions and other specialized strategies.

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Ares Management (symbol: ARES) is an alternative investment manager. Unlike companies that sell products or services in a traditional sense, Ares primarily raises capital from various investors to deploy into its credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure strategies. Therefore, its "customers" are effectively the investors who commit capital to its funds.

Given the nature of its business, Ares serves a mix of institutional investors (which are typically corporate entities) and sophisticated individual investors. Since Ares does not publicly disclose specific institutional investors as "major customers" with names and symbols, and its client base is diversified across types of investors, describing categories of customers is the most appropriate way to answer the prompt for an asset manager.

Ares Management primarily serves the following categories of investors (its "customers"):

  • Institutional Investors: This is the largest category and includes entities such as public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and other large financial institutions. These organizations commit substantial capital to Ares's various investment funds and strategies.
  • High-Net-Worth Individuals and Family Offices: This category comprises wealthy individuals and the private entities they use to manage their investments. These sophisticated investors allocate capital to Ares's funds, often through direct investments or specialized feeder funds.

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  • Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT)
  • The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK)
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM)
  • Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS)
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer

Michael Arougheti is a Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Ares Management Corporation. He co-founded Ares Management Corporation, Ares Management LP, Ares Management LLC, and Ares Management Corp (Private Equity). Mr. Arougheti joined Ares in 2004. Before joining Ares, he was a Managing Partner of the Principal Finance Group of RBC Capital Partners from 2001 to 2004. He was also a Principal and Investment Committee member at Indosuez Capital, which he joined in 1994, and worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Kidder, Peabody & Co. He became CEO of Ares in 2018, succeeding Antony Ressler. Mr. Arougheti is also a co-owner of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles.

Jarrod Phillips, Chief Financial Officer

Jarrod Phillips is a Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Ares Management Corporation. He joined Ares in 2016, initially serving as Chief Accounting Officer from January 2016 to July 2021. Mr. Phillips was appointed CFO in August 2021. Prior to joining Ares, he was a Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, specializing in financial services and asset management assurance and advisory services.

Antony Ressler, Executive Chairman

Antony Ressler is a Co-Founder, Director, and Executive Chairman of Ares Management Corporation. He co-founded Ares Management in 1997. Before co-founding Ares, Mr. Ressler co-founded Apollo Global Management in 1990 after beginning his career at Drexel Burnham Lambert. He served as CEO of Ares until 2018. Mr. Ressler is also the principal owner and chairman of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team.

David Kaplan, Co-Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group

David Kaplan is a Co-Founder, Director, Partner, and Co-Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group. He is a co-founder of Ares Management Corporation. Mr. Kaplan joined Ares in 2003, and from 2000 to 2003, he was a Senior Principal at Shelter Capital Partners, LLC. Prior to that, he was a Senior Partner of Apollo Management, L.P. from 1991 through 2000, where he completed multiple private equity investments. He is a co-owner of the soccer teams Swansea City and D.C. United.

Bennett Rosenthal, Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group

Bennett Rosenthal is a Co-Founder, Director, Partner, and Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group. He co-founded Ares Management Corporation in 1997. Mr. Rosenthal joined Ares in 1998 from Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., where he served as a Managing Director in the Global Leveraged Finance Group. He previously worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Mr. Rosenthal is a co-owner of the Major League Soccer team Los Angeles FC (LAFC).

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The key risks to Ares Management's business operations include its significant dependence on market conditions, the evolving regulatory landscape, and intense competition within the asset management industry.

  1. Dependence on Market Conditions and Market Volatility: Ares Management's financial performance, particularly its revenue generated from carried interest, is closely tied to the overall health and performance of financial markets, especially in the credit and private equity sectors. Economic downturns, periods of high market volatility, or unexpected credit cycle shocks can directly and significantly impact the valuation of its investments, the performance of its managed funds, and consequently, its fee-related earnings and carried interest allocations.
  2. Regulatory Changes and Compliance Risks: The asset management industry is subject to extensive and stringent regulatory oversight. Any changes in existing regulations, the introduction of new laws, or shifts in tax policies could significantly affect Ares Management's operations. This may lead to increased compliance costs, impose limitations on investment strategies, or alter the tax landscape, all of which could impact the company's profitability and operational flexibility. Historically, the company has faced regulatory actions, such as a charge from the SEC for failing to implement and enforce adequate policies to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information.
  3. Intense Competition and Fee Pressure: Ares Management operates in a highly competitive global asset management industry. It faces numerous competitors vying for investor capital and market share across its various segments. This intense competition can lead to pressure on management fees and profit margins, making it challenging for the company to attract and retain clients and skilled personnel. The need to continuously innovate and differentiate its offerings is crucial to maintaining its competitive position.

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Ares Management Corporation (symbol: ARES) operates as a global alternative investment manager, primarily offering solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. The addressable markets for these main products and services are substantial and primarily global, with North America often representing a significant share.

Here are the estimated market sizes for Ares Management's main products or services:

  • Credit/Private Credit: The global private credit market reached approximately $3 trillion in assets under management (AUM) as of November 2024. This market is projected to grow to about $5 trillion by 2029. More specifically, Ares Management's Credit Group operates in a total addressable market of $40 trillion globally. The United States constitutes a significant portion of this market, with the addressable market for private credit in the U.S. alone estimated to be over $30 trillion. North America holds the largest market share in the private credit market in 2025.
  • Private Equity: The global private equity market was valued at USD 787 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 1,670.43 billion by 2033. Another estimate indicates the global private equity market was approximately $5.3 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach $6 trillion by the end of 2024 in terms of AUM. Preqin forecasts global private equity AUM to more than double from US$5.8 trillion at the end of 2023 to US$12.0 trillion in 2029. In 2025, the global private equity market stood at USD 17.36 trillion and is forecast to reach USD 34.88 trillion by 2030. North America consistently holds the largest share of the private equity market, accounting for over 33.8% in 2024 and 53.2% in 2024.
  • Real Estate: The global real estate deal value saw an 11% increase to $707 billion in 2024, up from $634 billion in 2023. Global private real estate AUM is forecasted to reach $2.2 trillion by the end of 2028 and $2.66 trillion by 2029 from $1.61 trillion in 2023. Real estate represents 21.5% of the alternative investment market in 2025.
  • Infrastructure: The total market value of infrastructure assets under management (AUM) globally reached $1.22 trillion at the end of 2024 and an all-time high of $1.3 trillion as of June 2024. This market is poised to reach USD 1.87 trillion by 2026. Global infrastructure AUM is forecasted to reach $1.7 trillion by the end of 2028 and private infrastructure AUM is projected to reach $2.35 trillion by 2029 from $1.27 trillion in 2023.
  • Sports, Media, and Entertainment Strategy: Ares Management specifically targets a $750 billion addressable market for its Sports, Media, and Entertainment Strategy, focusing on both open- and closed-end products for institutional and retail investors.

Overall, the broader global alternative investment market, which encompasses Ares Management's offerings, was valued at $12.8 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach $25.8 trillion by 2032. The global alternatives industry is poised to exceed US$30 trillion in AUM by 2030, growing from US$16.8 trillion at the end of 2023. Global institutional AUM allocated to alternative assets is expected to reach more than $20 trillion by 2029. North America was the largest regional market for Alternative Investment Funds in 2023.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Ares Management (symbol: ARES) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Growth in Assets Under Management (AUM) and Fundraising: Ares Management anticipates significant future revenue growth through the continued expansion of its Assets Under Management (AUM) and robust fundraising efforts. The company has demonstrated strong fundraising momentum, with expectations to exceed previous annual records, driven by increasing investor demand across its diverse investment strategies and distribution channels. This AUM growth is particularly notable in private credit, real assets, and secondaries, with substantial undeployed capital available for future investment, which will generate higher management fees upon deployment.
  2. Geographic Expansion: Ares is actively pursuing revenue growth through strategic geographic expansion, particularly in Europe and Asia. This expansion aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for alternative investments and non-bank financing in these regions. The firm is exploring new product categories and investment opportunities within these growing markets, further broadening its addressable market and global deal flow.
  3. Product Diversification and New Product Launches: The company is focused on expanding its product offerings and launching new funds across various asset classes. This includes the development of infrastructure debt and equity strategies, a push into entertainment rights and legal asset finance, and growth in digital infrastructure and data center asset management. Upcoming fund launches, such as a seventh special situations fund in Asia and a new global digital infrastructure fund, are expected to contribute significantly to future revenue by attracting new capital and generating management fees. Ares has also expanded into the reinsurance market with Mereo Insurance Limited.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions: Strategic acquisitions are a core component of Ares Management's expansion strategy and a key driver of revenue growth. Recent examples include the acquisition of GCP International, which significantly bolstered its Real Assets business, added capabilities in digital infrastructure and self-storage, and expanded its geographic footprint across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.. These acquisitions increase AUM and diversify the firm's offerings, leading to higher management and development fees.
  5. Growth in Perpetual Capital and Private Wealth Channels: The increasing allocation to perpetual capital and the growing demand for institutional-quality alternative products within global wealth management channels are significant drivers of stable and recurring revenue streams for Ares. Perpetual capital has shown substantial year-over-year growth, enhancing the stability of the company's revenue. The firm has also raised its 2028 AUM target for semi-liquid wealth products, indicating a strong focus on this channel for future growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Ares Management utilized $1.2 billion for common stock repurchases in fiscal year 2023.
  • In February 2025, Ares Management increased its remaining authorization for its equity buyback plan to $750 million.
  • The company's equity buyback plan has been extended multiple times, most recently until March 2026.

Share Issuance

  • Ares Management issued approximately $1.9 billion in Ares Class A common stock as part of the acquisition of the international business of GLP Capital Partners (GCP).

Outbound Investments

  • Ares Management acquired the international business of GLP Capital Partners (GCP), excluding its Greater China business, for approximately $3.7 billion in cash and $1.9 billion in Ares Class A common stock, with the acquisition closing in March 2025.
  • On July 1, 2021, Ares Management completed its acquisition of Black Creek Group's U.S. real estate investment advisory and distribution business.
  • In June 2024, Ares Management, in co-operation with Searchlight Capital, invested £500 million in a preferred equity transaction in RSK Group, a UK-based environmental, engineering, and technical services group.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $16 million in 2020, $27 million in 2021, $36 million in 2022, $67 million in 2023, and $92 million in 2024.

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Financials

ARESBXAPOKKRCGBAMMedian
NameAres Man.Blacksto.Apollo A.KKR Carlyle Brookfie. 
Mkt Price122.15126.61126.05100.1356.1248.66111.14
Mkt Cap26.999.174.389.220.278.576.4
Rev LTM5,35611,37627,46816,7232,9889138,366
Op Inc LTM915-8,075426-435675
FCF LTM4,4933,6522,5735,086-2,5176903,112
FCF 3Y Avg1,9653,8074,5393,161-991632,563
CFO LTM4,5583,7572,5735,266-2,4336903,165
CFO 3Y Avg2,0393,9504,5393,296-919642,667

Growth & Margins

ARESBXAPOKKRCGBAMMedian
NameAres Man.Blacksto.Apollo A.KKR Carlyle Brookfie. 
Rev Chg LTM45.5%21.9%-13.8%-26.7%32.4%-70.6%4.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.6%7.7%89.3%44.5%-4.3%-17.6%
Rev Chg Q46.7%-6.9%26.4%15.5%-55.7%7.3%11.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM10.9%-1.7%8.1%4.6%-19.4%9.3%6.3%
Op Mgn LTM17.1%-29.4%2.5%-47.6%23.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg21.9%-25.5%7.4%--21.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-1.2%2.7%-4.7%2.0%
CFO/Rev LTM85.1%33.0%9.4%31.5%-81.4%75.6%32.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg42.6%43.5%15.9%13.3%-31.8%-15.9%
FCF/Rev LTM83.9%32.1%9.4%30.4%-84.2%75.6%31.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg40.7%41.8%15.9%12.5%-34.7%-15.9%

Valuation

ARESBXAPOKKRCGBAMMedian
NameAres Man.Blacksto.Apollo A.KKR Carlyle Brookfie. 
Mkt Cap26.999.174.389.220.278.576.4
P/S5.08.72.75.36.886.06.0
P/EBIT11.6-10.69.6-70.311.1
P/E41.336.617.338.030.579.637.3
P/CFO5.926.428.916.9-8.3113.721.7
Total Yield8.5%8.3%7.3%3.4%5.8%2.4%6.6%
Dividend Yield6.1%5.5%1.6%0.7%2.5%1.1%2.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.6%3.3%6.4%1.9%-4.9%-2.3%2.6%
D/E0.50.10.20.60.60.00.3
Net D/E0.40.1-3.1-0.90.50.00.1

Returns

ARESBXAPOKKRCGBAMMedian
NameAres Man.Blacksto.Apollo A.KKR Carlyle Brookfie. 
1M Rtn-30.6%-22.2%-17.5%-26.3%-14.5%-11.8%-19.8%
3M Rtn-18.7%-11.7%-1.9%-15.9%7.6%-7.9%-9.8%
6M Rtn-33.8%-23.8%-10.0%-29.4%-7.7%-18.9%-21.3%
12M Rtn-33.8%-25.4%-22.9%-34.5%9.6%-13.0%-24.1%
3Y Rtn57.2%43.5%84.0%82.9%71.2%61.2%66.2%
1M Excs Rtn-28.5%-20.1%-15.3%-24.1%-12.4%-9.7%-17.7%
3M Excs Rtn-20.0%-11.8%-3.4%-15.6%10.0%-9.3%-10.6%
6M Excs Rtn-41.8%-31.7%-20.1%-37.8%-16.9%-28.6%-30.2%
12M Excs Rtn-48.4%-36.2%-34.0%-45.3%-2.3%-24.7%-35.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-6.7%-22.2%20.7%16.2%5.2%-1.3%2.0%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Credit Group2,3811,6771,392952835
Real Assets Group440685378161121
Performance income-unrealized3051071,744-8303
Private Equity Group194326355614476
Secondaries Group19318198  
Administrative fees6369493732
Principal investment income, net of eliminations3712992912
Net revenue of non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries36373010 
Other2712   
Operations Management Group (OMG)24258  
Administrative, transaction and other fees of Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation-7-17-4-16-13
Performance income of Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation-14    
Management fees of Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation-48-46-45-45-35
Acquisition-related incentive fees 048  
Incentive fees of Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation -4-5-0-14
Unallocated income of Consolidated Funds eliminated in consolidation -8   
Performance income (loss) reclass  -14-1
Strategic Initiatives  6727 
Principal investment income    44
Revenue of non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries    3
Total3,6323,0564,2121,7641,765


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$121.87 
Market Cap ($ Bil)26.8 
First Trading Date05/02/2014 
Distance from 52W High-36.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$162.40$164.51
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-25.0%-25.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility45.3%44.7%
Downside Capture213.05189.08
Upside Capture77.14123.05
Correlation (SPY)39.4%72.4%
ARES Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.361.341.271.501.621.49
Up Beta1.520.840.451.521.521.38
Down Beta2.132.441.931.841.951.76
Up Capture-25%37%118%83%136%308%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days9193158126405
Down Capture170%118%118%168%135%108%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days11223067125345

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARES
ARES-36.0%44.7%-0.86-
Sector ETF (XLF)5.3%19.1%0.1472.2%
Equity (SPY)13.6%19.3%0.5471.7%
Gold (GLD)69.7%24.7%2.11-2.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%16.6%0.2425.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%16.5%0.0949.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.6%40.5%-0.6629.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARES
ARES25.7%36.0%0.72-
Sector ETF (XLF)14.9%18.7%0.6563.9%
Equity (SPY)14.4%17.0%0.6770.6%
Gold (GLD)20.8%16.9%1.014.9%
Commodities (DBC)11.7%18.9%0.5016.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%18.8%0.1851.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)16.0%57.4%0.4928.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARES
ARES31.7%36.1%0.87-
Sector ETF (XLF)14.1%22.2%0.5858.0%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7464.0%
Gold (GLD)15.4%15.5%0.833.2%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%17.6%0.3721.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.0%20.7%0.2649.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)69.0%66.5%1.0816.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 12312025-11.3%
Average Daily Volume1.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity219.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/5/2026   
11/3/2025-1.6%-1.4%4.9%
8/1/2025-1.5%0.8%-3.4%
5/5/2025-0.7%7.3%5.1%
2/5/2025-2.9%-4.6%-21.5%
11/1/2024-1.4%5.3%8.1%
8/2/2024-6.6%-6.8%-1.9%
5/2/20242.2%5.3%6.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121316
# Negative12118
Median Positive2.9%5.3%6.5%
Median Negative-1.5%-2.2%-8.2%
Max Positive8.0%11.5%18.3%
Max Negative-6.7%-6.8%-21.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/12/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Arougheti, Michael JCo-Founder and CEOAtticus Enterprises LLCSell12012025154.48136,06721,019,62223,933,577Form
2Arougheti, Michael JCo-Founder and CEOAtticus Enterprises LLCSell12012025156.1598,67315,408,0698,784,690Form
3Arougheti, Michael JCo-Founder and CEOAtticus Enterprises LLCSell12012025157.2656,257  Form
4Arougheti, Michael JCo-Founder and CEOAtticus Enterprises LLCSell11252025150.15112,80616,937,82171,650,679Form
5Arougheti, Michael JCo-Founder and CEOAtticus Enterprises LLCSell11252025152.75186,19728,442,50944,451,225Form